News from
Assemblyman 123th Assembly District

Gary D. Finch

For immediate release:
November 14th, 2007
 		 Contact:
 Suzanne Redmond
 
Albany Office: LOB 718, ALBANY 12248 (518)-455-5878 
District Office: 69 SOUTH ST, AUBURN 13021 (315)-255-3045
Satellite Office: 16 COURT STREET, 2ND FLOOR, OWEGO,13827 (607)-687-8267

 

FOR RELEASE IMMEDIATELY:

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

CONTACT: Joshua Reap (315) 415-4038

 

 

Statement by Assemblyman Gary D. Finch (R,C –Springport)

 

     Today marks a significant victory for the people of New York with the news that Governor Spitzer has conceded his plan to issue state driver’s licenses to illegal aliens.  This is a victory for our democracy and the millions of New Yorkers who overwhelmingly opposed the plan.  It would have jeopardized public safety and violated state law.  From the beginning I have opposed the governor’s plan and fought against it within the Assembly Chamber.  Though the voice of the people was heard today, it is unfortunate that several weeks and dismal poll numbers are what finally made the governor acknowledge the legitimate concerns of the people and realize his unilateral actions were wrong.

 

-30-